Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and attempted robbery in the city centre.

The incident happened around 6pm at Shandwick Place on Wednesday 21 August.

The victim, a 22-year-old man, had been walking near to the Armed Forces Career premises when he was approached by a group of two or three males (possibly in the company of females) who attempted to steal his wireless headphones from off his ears.

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Inquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible and anyone with information is asked to come forward.

The suspects are described only as being white and between 16 and 18-years-old. One had short dark hair and was wearing a grey tracksuit.

Detective Sergeant Lesley Robertson from the Violence Reduction Unit at Gayfield Police Station said: "The victim has bravely held onto his headphones, refusing to surrender them and has sustained some painful injuries as a result.